TERMS OF USE

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using the Sondotécnica Engenharia de Solos S.A. website (“Sondotécnica” or the “Company”), users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy, in accordance with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (Law No. 13,709/2018 – LGPD).

2. About Sondotécnica

Founded in 1954 with an initial focus on soil investigation and geotechnical surveying, Sondotécnica has evolved to become a leading engineering consulting company in Brazil, with more than 3,000 projects delivered and over 400 clients served. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of engineering consulting services, ranging from feasibility studies, basic and detailed engineering design, construction supervision, and project management to concession and privatization modeling and project oversight across a wide range of infrastructure sectors.

3. Description of Services

Sondotécnica’s Website is a corporate communications platform where users can find information about the company, its engineering and consulting services, project portfolio, industry news, markets served, and contact information. The content is intended to showcase Sondotécnica’s presence in the market, its spirit as “a powerhouse of ideas driving progress,” and its commitment to excellence and innovation.

4. Intellectual Property

All content available on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, icons, images, digital downloads, and software, is owned by Sondotécnica or its licensors and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. Any reproduction or use without prior authorization is prohibited, except where expressly permitted by law.

5. Use of the Website

Users agree to use the Website solely for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of third parties or restrict other users’ access to or use of the Website. Users may not publish unlawful or offensive content or content that infringes copyrights, nor may they attempt to gain unauthorized access to Sondotécnica systems.

6. Personal Data Processing and Privacy

Sondotécnica may collect and process personal data voluntarily provided by users, such as name, email address, and telephone number, solely for corporate communications, relationship management, and responding to inquiries submitted through the Website. Personal data will be processed in accordance with the legal bases established under the LGPD, particularly consent and legitimate interest, while observing the principles of purpose, adequacy, necessity, transparency, and security.

Sondotécnica implements technical and administrative safeguards to protect personal data against unauthorized access, destruction, loss, alteration, disclosure, or improper dissemination, in accordance with Article 46 of the LGPD.
Personal data subjects may exercise the rights provided under Article 18 of the LGPD at any time, including confirmation of processing, access, correction, deletion, portability, and withdrawal of consent.
Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted through the following official channel: dpo@sondotecnica.com.br Sondotécnica Data Protection Officer (DPO)

7. Use of Cookies

Sondotécnica’s Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance the user experience, perform statistical analyses, and personalize content. Users may configure their browsers to block cookies; however, they should be aware that doing so may affect certain Website features.

8. Limitation of Liability

Sondotécnica strives to keep the information available on the Website current but does not guarantee its complete accuracy. Use of the Website is at the user’s sole responsibility. Sondotécnica implements appropriate information security measures; however, the company shall not be liable for damages resulting from unavoidable cyberattacks or acts of third parties, provided that reasonable protective measures have been implemented.

9. Security Incident Notification

In the event of a security incident that may pose a relevant risk or cause significant harm to personal data subjects, Sondotécnica will notify Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) and the affected data subjects, as required under Article 48 of the LGPD.

10. Changes to the Terms and Privacy Policy

Sondotécnica reserves the right to modify these Terms and the Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective upon publication on the Website. Users are encouraged to review these documents periodically.

11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by Brazilian law. The parties agree that the courts of the Judicial District of Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any disputes arising from these Terms, expressly waiving any other jurisdiction.

12. Contact and Data Protection Officer

For questions, requests, or the exercise of rights relating to personal data protection, users may contact Sondotécnica’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) at: dpo@sondotecnica.com.br